EU: Restore Humanity at Sea

Human Rights Watch calls on the EU and Frontex to prioritize saving lives at sea in the Mediterranean, where over 400 people have died or gone missing in the past three months. The organization highlights the brutal treatment of migrants in Libya and criticizes EU support for Libyan forces. MSF’s rescue ship, Geo Barents, faced challenges rescuing migrants, leading to its detention in Italy. HRW urges Frontex to improve search and rescue efforts and issue emergency alerts for distress cases. The EU must uphold its values and humanity by ensuring safe rescue and disembarkation.

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